From “No Replies” to “You’re Hired!”
After months of applying, crying, refreshing email tabs, and doubting everything — I finally got the job.
It’s fully remote, 40 hours a week, and I still can’t believe I’m getting paid to work from my couch.
If you’re still searching, don’t give up — your “we’d like to offer you the position” moment is coming.
I lost count of how many “We’ve decided to move forward with other candidates” emails I got.
I almost gave up. But I changed a few small things — rewrote my resume in my own voice, stopped over-apologizing for gaps, and actually started applying to companies I liked instead of any random posting.
Two weeks later, I got the email: “We’d love to have you join our team.” I ugly cried.
What Helped Me Get the Job:
- I tailored my resume to each posting. No more one-size-fits-all nonsense.
- I practiced talking about myself like I believed in me.
- I followed up — once, politely, but confidently.
- I stopped waiting to “feel ready” and just went for it.
To everyone still in the search — keep going. You’re not behind. You’re building your moment.
It’s okay to rest, it’s okay to doubt, but don’t stop showing up.
Because the day that “We’d like to offer you the job” email hits your inbox? You’ll feel exactly what I feel right now — proud, free, and finally seen. 💙
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